Voice of the Seven Woods
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Voice of the Seven Woods is the project of a Bolton
based musician, Rick Tomlinson, who has released several 7" EP
s and self-released CD-R
s. The band (with Chris Walmsley) is most commonly associated with the Manchester
alternative music scene, and is regularly associated with the B-Music collective; a Manchester
based DJ, Music
and Arts
collaboration that includes DJ Andy Votel, Super Furry Animals
's frontman Gruff Rhys
and various other DJs & artists.
Rick Tomlinson began his association with Twisted Nerve Records
when he played guitar
alongside Dave Tyack on various releases.
Rick's debut album was released on 6 August 2007. Eponymously titled, it was released on both CD and Gatefold vinyl. The US version, distributed by B-Music, contains 2 bonus tracks. It is one of his few unlimited releases to date.
He has played several notable festivals including Green Man Festival
in 2005, 2006 and 2007, Supersonic Festival
in Birmingham, again in 2006 and 2007, and the Moseley Folk Festival, Birmingham.
After a period of performing solo, the live band is currently a trio of Rick, Chris Walmsley on drums and Pete Hedley on bass.
He says that he is planning on shelving the Voice of the Seven Woods name (For the foreseeable future at least.) It seems that he plans on releasing material under his own name.
Ihmettelenpä Sanoi Kampela Jos Lahana On Pliisu - CDR Comp on 267 Lattajjaa records (Limited to 100)
Now Is The Winter Of Our Discount Tents - CD Comp on Twisted Nerve
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
based musician, Rick Tomlinson, who has released several 7" EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s and self-released CD-R
CD-R
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s. The band (with Chris Walmsley) is most commonly associated with the Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
alternative music scene, and is regularly associated with the B-Music collective; a Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
based DJ, Music
Music
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and Arts
ARts
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collaboration that includes DJ Andy Votel, Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band that lean towards psychedelic rock and electronic experimentation. Since their formation in Cardiff, Wales in 1993, the band has consisted of Gruff Rhys , Huw Bunford , Guto Pryce , Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Ieuan Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band...
's frontman Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys is a Welsh musician, performing solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals who obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He also most recently formed the electro-pop outfit Neon Neon with Boom Bip. Their album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008...
and various other DJs & artists.
Rick Tomlinson began his association with Twisted Nerve Records
Twisted Nerve Records
Twisted Nerve Records is a Manchester, England-based record label. It is most well known for being the home of the singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, who co-founded the label with Andy Votel.-Musical artists:...
when he played guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
alongside Dave Tyack on various releases.
Rick's debut album was released on 6 August 2007. Eponymously titled, it was released on both CD and Gatefold vinyl. The US version, distributed by B-Music, contains 2 bonus tracks. It is one of his few unlimited releases to date.
He has played several notable festivals including Green Man Festival
Green Man Festival
The Green Man Festival is an independent music festival held annually in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. It has evolved from a one-day, 300 capacity event in 2003, to a three-day festival with live music including psych, folk, indie, dance and Americana across five stages, as well as DJs playing...
in 2005, 2006 and 2007, Supersonic Festival
Supersonic Festival
Supersonic Festival is a yearly music festival in Birmingham featuring a combination of music, art, film and and other crafts. It continues to join boundaries between music and art, by inviting people to engage with both through a programme of avant garde sound and performance as well as hands-on...
in Birmingham, again in 2006 and 2007, and the Moseley Folk Festival, Birmingham.
After a period of performing solo, the live band is currently a trio of Rick, Chris Walmsley on drums and Pete Hedley on bass.
Studio albums
- Voice of the Seven WoodsVoice of the Seven Woods (album)Voice of the Seven Woods is the self-titled debut album released by the British experimental group Voice of the Seven Woods.-Track listing:# "Sand and Flames" – 4:16# "Sayat Nova" – 2:52# "The Fire In My Head" – 3:28...
- CD / LP (Twisted NerveTwisted Nerve RecordsTwisted Nerve Records is a Manchester, England-based record label. It is most well known for being the home of the singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, who co-founded the label with Andy Votel.-Musical artists:...
, 2007)
EPs
- Voice of the Seven Woods - CDR EP (self released, 2006)
- The Withering of the Boughs - 3" CDR (First Person, 2006)
- Tchantinler EP - CDR (Tchantinler, 2006)
- Unitarian Chapel 3" CDR (Tchantinler, 2007) - Audience member-limited edition of 47.
- The Journey - CD EP (self released, 2006 - reissued on Kning Disk , 2008)
- The Far Golden Peak Part One CDR (Blackest Rainbow Records, 2007) Limited to 333 copies on cd, 33 copies of cassette.
- Seventh Step - Tour CDR (self released, 2007)
- Black Morning - Cass, S/Sided (Sloow Tapes, 2007) Limited to 100 copies.
- The Holy Harbour - 10" EP (Twisted Nerve, 2007)
- VVIIW - CDR (self released, 2008)
Live albums
- Solo Guitar Recordings - US Tour CDR (self released, 2006)
- Night time recordings from Göteborg (as Rick Tomlinson) CD (Kning Disk, 2008)
Singles
- An Hour Before Dawn - 7" Single (Twisted Nerve, 2006)
- The Firefly Dusk - 7" Single (Twisted Nerve, 2006)
- Kafamdaki Yangin - 7" Single (Twisted Nerve, 2007) Limited to 500 copies.
Splits
- Svarka (Rick Tomlinson w/ Chris Walmsley) - Split 7" Single (Twisted Nerve, 2003)
- Gone On The Way To Know - Split 7" with Hush ArborsHush ArborsHush Arbors is the primary musical project of singer-songwriter/guitarist, Keith Wood. His music sees traditional folk merged with elements of country and psychedelic music. Along with releasing solo material he is also a touring member of Thurston Moore's band...
(Great Pop Supplement, 2007)
Forthcoming Releases
In a Blog posted on his Myspace page, Rick Tomlinson made reference to a number of future projects.He says that he is planning on shelving the Voice of the Seven Woods name (For the foreseeable future at least.) It seems that he plans on releasing material under his own name.
Appearances on Compilations
A Kind of Awe And Reverence and Wonder - CD Comp on Twisted NerveIhmettelenpä Sanoi Kampela Jos Lahana On Pliisu - CDR Comp on 267 Lattajjaa records (Limited to 100)
Now Is The Winter Of Our Discount Tents - CD Comp on Twisted Nerve